The State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024/25 Quarter 3 (Q3) report required by the Work Experience for High School Students with Disabilities Act (Act 26 of 2016) is now available. A copy of the report is available here. It can also be found on the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation’s (OVR) Publications web page.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) staff who work with IM4Q and the IM4Q technical advisors have developed a 2-page information fact sheet for providers. The information sheet is meant to be helpful in informing providers about IM4Q and the provider role in IM4Q. Providers may contact the ODP IM4Q/NCI statewide lead or the IM4Q technical advisors for further information or questions.
The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL), Temple University, and the University of Kansas have established the PA Technology Accelerator, a series of activities intended to support PA in becoming the next Technology First State. As a Technology First State, programs and policies are modernized and harmonized to ensure seamless deployment and training on innovative technology solutions.
Providers play a critical role in achieving this goal and are invited to complete an online survey to inform technology resources and supports for providers across the state.
Providers are requested to complete one (1) survey per organization and submit responses by June 13, 2025. The survey should take less than one hour to complete. Responses will provide critical information to build and enhance programs to ensure providers have the necessary information and tools to advance access to technology solutions for their clients across the Commonwealth.
If you have questions or would like to preview the survey content before responding, please contact Kaley Day. For additional information, view the Provider Survey Recruitment Flyer.
Or copy and paste the URL below into your internet browser:
https://kusurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Hoe5ZKZEClXU5E
Temple University Harrisburg recently released two different no-cost training options that have been approved to meet the Personal Care Home (PCH) and Assisted Living Residence (ALR) Administrator annual training requirements. Both programs are a part of the Spring 2025 training programs being offered. The training programs being offered are:
Registration information is included in the announcements, and participation is limited. If you register and later discover you are unable to participate, please cancel your registration to create space for other participants.
If you have any questions or if you require assistance with registration, please email Temple University.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) contracts with Temple University Harrisburg to deliver the ODP Certified Investigator (CI) Program, which includes conducting Certified Investigator Forums. These forums are an opportunity for current Certified Investigators and other interested parties to receive up-to-date information about the incident investigation process.
The next session date and time is Friday, March 14, 2025, from 10:00 am – 11:30 am.
The topic will be “Communication During Investigations Part II,” presented by ODP’s Special Populations Unit. During this session, they will discuss effective ways to ensure communication accommodations are offered during interviews with those who may not use traditional communication.
If you have questions regarding the topic, please submit them via this link before the close of business Friday, March 7, 2025.
You can view the announcement ODPANN 25-011 for additional information and details.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) contracts with Temple University Harrisburg to deliver the ODP Certified Investigator (CI) Program. ODP and Temple University have developed and released new online optional lessons, which are designed to enhance investigatory skills and be helpful resources to CIs, Administrative Review Committee members, CI Peer Reviewers, Incident Management (IM) Reps, and others involved in the incident investigation process.
Learn more about the “Additional Learning Opportunities” web page and new online lessons under “Communication Considerations and Being Trauma Informed” in ODP Announcement 24-122.
